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LGBTQIA+ Equity Advocacy Committee responds to pastors’ petition on the Olympia Overture

Posted May 31st, 2024

As the PC(USA)’s 226th General Assembly approaches next month, a change.org petition ignited much social media chatter this week as 26 teaching elders began a dissent to challenge Part B of POL-01, commonly known as the “Olympia Overture” as it’s sponsored by Olympia Presbytery. Nearly four dozen more pastors have since signed the petition.

The PC(USA)’s Advocacy Committee for LGBTQIA+ Equity recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility

Posted March 28th, 2024

In response to a recent General Assembly mandate, the Advocacy Committee for LGBTQIA+ Equity is at work assisting the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in providing full expression to the rich diversity of its membership as described in the Book of Order.